National Mower products are designed to overcome the intricate challenges of golf course and sporting turf maintenance. The National Mower line of Sport Products, Golf Products and Vertical Cutting Systems has earned this brand a solid reputation in the industry for providing durability and productivity for all turf maintenance needs. National Mower, “The World’s Best Specialty Mowers.”

In 2006 Ariens Co. (Ariens and Gravely brands) acquired the assets of National Mower based in St. Paul, MN. National Mower was founded in 1919. National Mower produces specialty mowers designed for golf course and sporting turf maintenance at its manufacturing plant in St. Paul. “National Mower is a strong niche player that will give us access to the golf and sports turf market,” said Dan Ariens, Ariens company president. “It allows us to retain our focus on premium, durable products, and fits our commitment to independent dealers and specialty channels of distribution as opposed to mass market channels.”

John Kinkead, chairman of National Mower, announced, “As an independent family-run business, Ariens is positioned to carry the National Mower brand forward, and continue a legacy of innovation and entrepreneurship in the power equipment industry.”

The National Mower acquisition complements Ariens’ purchase of Locke Turf Co. in Opp, AL. Locke produces turf renovation and reel mowers for the golf and sports turf markets. The company will bring the two product lines together in the marketplace and create a dedicated turf maintenance value stream internally, according to Ariens.